Steyr TMP.
Characteristics
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Full text name | Steyr TMP |
| Caliber cartridge | 9mm Luger - 9x19 Luger / Parabellum |
| Action type | manual |
| Trigger type | sa |
| Overall length, mm | 282 |
| Weight empty, kg | 1.3 |
| Magazine capacity, rounds | 15, 30 |
| Cyclic rate of fire, rounds/min | 800-900 |
The Steyr TMP is a modern compact machine pistol. It first entered the marketplace in 1993. Blowback operated, it has a locked breech design, with rotating barrel. This means that after the shot, initially the bolt with barrel locked to it move backwards for some 4 millimeters. Then, the barrel rotates clockwise slightly, and this movement is used to unlock the bolt. Rotation is controlled via a small cam on the barrel that follows a spiral groove inside the receiver.
Both upper and lower receiver are made from polymer. The TMP has no stock and could be fired only from an off-hand position. Safeties included automatic off-battery safety, drop safety and manual safety switch. This weapon is reportedly very controllable and comfortable to fire.
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